Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Step
Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. Then, add vanilla and buttermilk.
3. Step
Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition then scrape down the bowl.
4. Step
Scrape down the bowl as needed and beat until just combined and smooth.
5. Step
Divide the batter evenly into a 12-count lined muffin or cupcake pan, filling ⅔ full.
6. Step
Bake for 20-23 minutes at 350 °F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature before frosting.
